In This Issue:

What’s hot in Melbourne this winter?
This winter Melbourne serves up a smorgasbord of hot theatre productions, international exhibitions, sporting spectacles and popular festivals, as well as loads of great shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Ski 2008: the new green?
Victoria’s five ski resorts - Mount Buller, Hotham, Mount Baw Baw, Lake Mountain and Falls Creek - are working together to minimise the effect of climate change and global warming on the precious alpine environment, with each mountain implementing a series of sustainable initiatives in line with the Keep Winter Cool charter.

New hot spots in Melbourne
The Great Indoors has never looked so inviting with these just-opened bars that combine great atmosphere with a fantastic selection of beverages.

Echidna Walkabout gets up close and personal with Australia’s furriest creatures in the wild!
Eco-tour operator Echidna Walkabout runs a variety of eco-tours in Victoria where the untouched beauty of nature and wildlife can be fully experienced.

New Loch Ard Lantern Walk - for those seeking a night adventure!
A new lantern-lit walk through Warrnambool’s Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village will add an adventurous new dimension to Shipwrecked!, the famous state-of-the-art sound and laser experience that magically brings to life the tale of the Loch Ard, Victoria’s most infamous shipwreck.

Trawool Valley’s scenic beauty a mecca for artists seeking inspiration
First-time visitors to Trawool sometimes experience an uncanny sense of having been there before, but it’s not surprising – it’s quite possible they might have already seen its famous landscape on a gallery wall somewhere.

State of Design 2008, Victoria’s Design Festival
An exciting program of public and industry events has been announced for State of Design 2008 which is running from July 16 to 24 at the Melbourne Museum and regional locations, confirming Victoria internationally as Australia’s major hub for design innovation.

Hepburn Mineral Springs Bath House redevelopment close to completion
The soon-to-be completed five-star refurbishment of the historic Hepburn Mineral Springs Bath House is expected to cement Daylesford’s reputation as Australia’s spa capital.

Internationally renowned Chinese puppet troupe performs at Melbourne’s Chinese Musuem during winter school holidays
Centuries-old Chinese puppetry tradition will be one of the highlights of the winter school holidays when the renowned Quanzhou Marionette Troupe, one of the cultural treasure of China's Fujian Province, bring their captivating and highly expressive show to shows at the Melbourne’s Chinese Museum from June 28. 

Racing’s family dynasties on show
Racing Dynasties – a way of life, an inspiring new exhibition tracing the history of some of Australia’s legendary and world renowned racing families, has opened at Champions: Australian Racing Museum and Hall of Fame at Federation Square.

Nominations now open for the Melbourne Airport 2008 Victorian Tourism Awards
Tourism, leisure and hospitality operators are being encouraged to nominate for the Melbourne Airport 2008 Victorian Tourism Awards, in one of 27 different business categories ranging from accommodation to tourism marketing, ecotourism and tourism training, or one of the three individual categories recognising individuals, volunteers and young achievers.

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